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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

DJ’s Boudain LLC Sausage Link Products Recalled for Pen Fragments

Agency Publication Date: January 31, 2025
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Summary

D.J.’s Boudain, LLC is recalling approximately 17,720 pounds of fresh and frozen boudain sausage link products produced on January 23, 2025. The recall was initiated after a consumer reported finding a piece of a pen while eating the sausage, resulting in one oral injury. These products were shipped to distributors, restaurants, and retail stores in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Consumers should refer to the Affected Products section below for full product identification details from the provided labels.

Risk

The sausage links may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically pieces of a pen, which can cause oral injuries or choking hazards if consumed. One oral injury has already been reported in connection with this contamination.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your packaging for the establishment number 'EST. 13246' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Check for 'Sell-By' dates of 2/8/2025, 3/9/2025, or 7/22/2025 depending on the specific product type.
  3. Verify the Product Code on your packaging against the following: 42164, 20499, 33102, 80573, 12498, 41346, 30402, or 90758.
  4. Check the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  5. Check the Recall Documents section below for product labels, UPC codes, and full identification details.
  6. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  7. If you have questions, contact Jonathan Wallace, Vice President of Operations at DJ’s Boudain, LLC, at 409-842-0558 ext. 111 or via email at jwallace@djsboudain.com.
  8. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: DJ's Original Boudain (24-oz.)
Variants: Vacuum-Packaged for Retail
Item Code:
42164
Establishment #: EST. 13246
Date Ranges: Sell-By Date 3/9/2025

Produced January 23, 2025

Product: DJ's Original Boudain (4-oz. Link Size)
Variants: Bulk-Packed (fresh), Bulk-Packed (frozen)
Item Code:
20499
Establishment #: EST. 13246
Date Ranges: Sell-By Date 2/8/2025 (fresh), Sell-By Date 7/22/2025 (frozen)

Produced January 23, 2025

Product: DJ's Original Boudain (12-oz.)
Variants: Vacuum-Packaged for Retail
Item Code:
33102
Establishment #: EST. 13246
Date Ranges: Sell-By Date 3/9/2025

Produced January 23, 2025

Product: DJ's Original Boudain (16-oz.)
Variants: Vacuum-Packaged for Retail
Item Code:
80573
Establishment #: EST. 13246
Date Ranges: Sell-By Date 3/9/2025

Produced January 23, 2025

Product: DJ's Original Boudain (8-oz. Link Size)
Variants: Bulk-Packed (fresh), Bulk-Packed (frozen)
Item Code:
12498
Establishment #: EST. 13246
Date Ranges: Sell-By Date 2/8/2025 (fresh), Sell-By Date 7/22/2025 (frozen)

Produced January 23, 2025

Product: DJ's Jalapeno Boudain (4-oz. Link Size)
Variants: Bulk-Packed (frozen)
Item Code:
41346
Establishment #: EST. 13246
Date Ranges: Sell-By Date 7/22/2025

Produced January 23, 2025

Product: DJ's Jalapeno Boudain (12-oz.)
Variants: Vacuum-Packaged for Retail
Item Code:
30402
Establishment #: EST. 13246
Date Ranges: Sell-By Date 3/9/2025

Produced January 23, 2025

Product: DJ's Jalapeno Boudain (8-oz. Link Size)
Variants: Bulk-Packed (frozen)
Item Code:
90758
Establishment #: EST. 13246
Date Ranges: Sell-By Date 7/22/2025

Produced January 23, 2025

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Recall Documents

View product labels, distribution lists, and other details in the attached documents.

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 004-2025
Status: Active
Manufacturer: D. J.'s Boudain, LLC
Sold By: distributors; restaurants; retail locations
Units Affected: 17,029 lbs
Distributed To: Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: DJ’s Boudain, LLC Jonathan Wallace, Vice President of Operations 409-842-0558 ext. 111 jwallace@djsboudain.com
Agency Last Updated: January 31, 2025

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